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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
3
Regular correspondent Scioto Mills reports on local social events and illness updates. Thomas Wigeey entertained a group at home. Sta J Wagner visited from Orangeville. several residents noted sickness and family visits across Lena, Freeport, Martintown, and surrounding towns.
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville March 19 reports two light snowfalls and farm changes around Lena Spencer and East of town. Local residents note birthdays visits and gatherings including a party for Jerry Soliday with a speech by Prof Allman, plus Sunday trips to Chicago and Rockford. Visitors include Misses Cromley and Richart, Maude and Huldah Graham, and Dr Gringeby's family. The Ladies Aid plans a master sale and supper April 6, and the Orangeville Dramatic Company will stage Arthur Nutace or A Mother’s Love in the K of G hall Friday. Mrs Hahn and daughter visit Grandma Clingman.
From Our Own Correspondent Eleroy March 20 The school play Friday eve ning was well attended Monday farewell party at the Young home with 43 present After games refreshments were served Mr Young and family plan to move to Kansas Republicans nominated Saturday for office include town clerk W Seidel assessor Will Kaley collector Lewis Way NEF commissioner A Wehmeier justice Levi Pickard constable Harve Culver Pecatonica visitor Jim Owens of Pecatonica called on merchants Tuesday Mrs A Altenberndt Lena visited with her parents Edward Hawke Mrs Gearhart and son Charles of Winslow were guests of Mrs Turney and Mrs Fred Miller Friday and Saturday Warente Mr and Mrs Hartman
Winne shiek area notes from a local correspondent report on a Friday school event for 4 two M. Dapp of Free- han of TB¢0b. The fragmentary item mentions Winnesheik locality and a correspondent update with limited legible details.
Our Own Correspondent reports from Everts on March 20 with local visitors and family gatherings. Mrs J Molter and son Clarence were in Freeport. Henry Bardell and family visited Charles. George Dilly hosted Freeport relatives. Thomas Krayenberg called in the vicinity. Frank Dilly with George Gastel and family from Silver Creek spent Sunday afternoon. Wim Auer visited his brother John. Fred and Gust Lamm enjoyed a sleigh ride. Ella Dilly traveled to Freeport for several days with relatives. R Wessels was in Freeport Monday. Miss Lillian Scheffner and brother spent Saturday at Freeport.
Rock City March 20 Our Own Correspondent David Tielke and family of Rockford visited relatives here last week. The following ticket was nominated at the Republican caucus last Saturday: Supervisor Fred Alberstett town clerk E B Webb assessor A H Moellenberndt collector Martin Sewalson commissioner of highways T R Niblo. Township election will be held in the town clerk's office Tuesday April 8. Herman Hurstmeier and Wm Holst transacted business in Freeport Saturday. Miss Elta Bokhof visited at Durand over Sunday. Chas Logan was a passenger to Davis Saturday. Miss Myrtle Dart was a passenger to Freeport Saturday. Col Hulbut of Durand was a business caller here Monday.
Prom Our Own Correspondent W C Smith and son Clare spent Saturday in Freeport Mrs R Deery and daughter Amy called on friends Saturday Bokemeier and family spent Sunday with Mrs S Prievo and family of Orangeville Mr and Mrs H Spelman of Shannon spent several days under the parental roof Quite a few from this place attended the horse sale at Freeport Saturday Mrs P Fawyer and daughters of Winneshiek attended church at this place Sunday Mr and Mrs H Bokemeier and erandson spent Sunday with J Deery and family of Winneshiek Misses Zula Smith and Flogsa Bokemeier called on friends at Winneshiek Sunday
From Our Own Correspondent Davis March 19 the People's caucus will convene in Council hall on Saturday evening March 24. The no license caucus will be held.
A Davis area roundup lists residents and visitors including Josie Whde returning from Rockford and Elmer Sheskies heading to Chicago for work. Republican and Democratic caucus tickets are named with local officials, and several townsfolk from Pecatonica and Freeport are noted for calls and visits. The Mutual Telephone company plans expansion and a March 14 meeting. A high school program at Davis is announced for March 23, with multiple acts listed. Concerns include illness and minor accidents among residents.
From Our Own correspondent reports Edna Hardel visiting Aunt Mrs Henry Koppien in Waddams Center. Cattle delivered to Lena, calves sold by Henry Kopplen and Julius Hardel. A cow died after becoming tangled with a chain. Several residents moved or returned, with road conditions delaying travel.
John T. Roach of Richmondale Ross Co Ohio reports a decades long eczema battle with multiple doctors and government examinations finally cured after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The testimonial praises the remedies and thanks the product.
One hundred thousand mothers report Cuticura as the best baby soap for cleansing and purifying skin and Cuticura Ointment as priceless for soothing and healing itching and eruptions. A warm bath, then soap, then ointment brings instant relief and restful sleep for babies and relief for anguished mothers. Use hot water to cleanse crusts, soften skin, dry gently, then apply ointment to soothe inflammation and aid healing. Cuticura products sold worldwide by Potter Drug and Chemical Co. 45 Boston Street, on market.
Thursday events at A I Gillett s include woodwork by Thomas Kahl and day labor by Fred Van Sickle V Swartz works for Jerry Swartz Arthur Williams of Freeport visits sisters Mrs Martin Murphy and Mrs Edwin Richards Josh Sisson and family visited the school last Saturday John Murphy sold a cow to D Van Sickle last Thursday Martin Murphy and family visited Edwin Richards Sunday Andrew Kratzer hauls corn bought from Charle Roberts John Van Epps of Freeport was a Tuesday visitor Our school closed for two weeks with songs recitations and a debate on country life versus city life Florence Brice traveled to Freeport Saturday Anna Van Sickle and Anna Rosa Masters visited Lou Jacobs Sunday
Miss Grace Grissinger of McConnell and John Franks of Freeport visited Red Oak as several residents hosted guests. Richland Center school entertainment earned praise for the teacher. Rev Paul Barnhart’s stereopticon lecture at the MRE church drew a large, positive crowd. Local folks travel to Freeport and Edgeley, with health notes on Anna Rottman. Buckeye township Republicans nominate a strong ticket for the April 38 election.
John Miller transacted business at Lena Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes, John Phillips and J. F. Hardel were free port visitors Friday. Charles Weick returned home after a week with F. Panska. Lobdells called on Mrs. William Phillips Saturday. Clarence Schulz of Freeport visited his parents yesterday. Rose Masters of Tenn sewing for Mrs. Robie son last week. Edna and Tillie Hardel spent Sunday with Scheider in Buckeye. Roy Kineck sawed wood in the neighborhood last week.
In Dakota on March 19, residents report a flurry of social visits and runs to Freeport and Lena. Names include Harrison Raynier, M Motter, and R A McElhiney among Republicans with Fehr and Bowers as others. Democrats nominate Jas Nelson for supervisor Neuschwande for assessor. Family events note births and visits as various locals travel between Freeport Lena and Rock City.
Wm. iAskey, commissioner of highways, Chas. Carl, A. A. Seyfried spent Sunday here. Quite a number attended the horse sales in Freeport Saturday.
From Our Own Correspondent Mrs Etta Van Loh traveled to Freeport to visit relatives. Miss Ludwig of Forreston visited local friends. Miss Steffa Fuls spent the day in Freeport. Richard Johnson Brewer Dankas and Chris Drake journeyed to Freeport. Rev Dravel left for Lorraine Kansas to visit kin. A baby boy arrived at Dick Willins home. Miss Emma Buss returned from Haldane. Miss Fannie Roskam visited Forreston with her aunt Mrs Korf Henry Nelhuls went to Forreston. Ogle County Sunday school convention planned at Forreston Lutheran church with many locals attending. Dr Overfield and Rev Thorman were seen in town. Miss Fannie Jagsen and Lizzie Kerr spent Friday in Freeport. Will Johnson visited Forrest on Friday. G B Turneaure piano tuner was here. Mrs Fricksen went to Freeport to see her critically ill daughter. A A Geiger rode to Freeport, and Wm Geiger and John Bechtold drove there.
From Our Own Correspondent Waddams Grove March 19 W Whitem of Warren called on friends Mrs John Shaw visited her sister at Lena Frank Homer was at Freeport A Shudt shipped two carloads of hay J Q Smith returned from a visit to Elena Williams on other points in Iowa Owen Cook visiting friends at Freeport Miss Efe MacCumber visiting friends at Warren W Bunker and son at Freeport Miss Irene Shaw has gone to Lena for a few days
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem notes a trio of Freeport visitors A Hutmacher F Rosenstiel Wm Wagner and Wm Crotzer plus James and Harry Hetherton from McConnell and Mrs Wagner hosting. Rev McGilvary’s absence delayed church meetings but he is set to begin services Thursday night. Edw Sullivan visited Lena Saturday. Rosenstiel siblings and Eva Ferguson of Scioto Mills socialized Saturday.
Damascus reports George Metz of Ridott visiting friends last week and Oscar Albright of Shannon visiting his grandmother before returning home. Township tickets have been nominated.
Paxtine is extolled for whitening natural teeth and cleansing artificial teet hwork while keeping breath sweet and throat health. It is claimed to heal catarrhal nose and throat conditions and is sold with a money back guarantee by Emmert, Druggist in Freeport, Illinois.
A Wednesday night event at Red Oak attracted many young people. Guests included George Schoney and wife of Freeport, Clare Folgate of Red Oak, and Miss Jessie Riemer of Cedarville visiting Charles Kottman and wife. Rev. McGilvary of Macomb is set to begin revival meetings here soon.
An old school health notice warns that indigestion stunts growth in many children from rapid meals. It advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, practical remedy sold by druggists for one dollar with a money back guarantee.
One way second class rates apply to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota east of the Missouri River Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Alberta. Travel via the Northwestern Line on select Tuesdays March 6 18 20 27 and April 8 10 17 24. Tickets and full information from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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